Dale Craigwell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dale Craigwell |
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| Born | April 24, 1971 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | San Jose Sharks | ||
| NHL Draft | 199th overall, 1991 San Jose Sharks |
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| Playing career | 1991–2001 | ||
Dale A. Craigwell, born on April 24, 1971, is a former professional ice hockey player from Canada. He played as a centre, meaning he was often in the middle of the action on the ice. Dale played for 9 years as a pro, including some time with the San Jose Sharks in the NHL. He shot the puck with his left hand.
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About Dale Craigwell
Dale grew up in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. When he was younger, he loved playing hockey. He even played in the famous Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament in 1984. He was part of a junior team from Oshawa.
Starting His Pro Journey
The San Jose Sharks picked Dale in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 199th player chosen overall. This made him one of the first players ever drafted by the Sharks team. Before joining the pros, Dale played for the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He played there for three years. In his last year with the Generals, he scored an amazing 95 points in 56 games!
Playing in the NHL
The 1991–1992 season was the very first for the San Jose Sharks. Dale was called up to play with them during that year. He played in 32 games and scored 16 points, which was a great start.
In the 1993–1994 season, Dale played for the Sharks full-time. He mostly played in a role where he focused on defending. He scored 9 points that year. The next year, he had an ankle injury. This meant he couldn't play during the entire 1994–1995 season.
After the NHL
After his time with the Sharks, Dale played for the Kansas City Blades. This team was part of the IHL. He played there for three years.
Then, Dale moved to Europe to continue his hockey career. He played for one year in Germany. After that, he spent two years playing in England. Dale retired from professional hockey after the 2000–2001 season.
Dale's Hockey Achievements
Dale played a total of 98 games in the NHL. In those games, he scored 11 goals and made 18 assists. This gave him a total of 29 points in the NHL.
He also had a strong career in the IHL. There, he played 412 games. He scored 76 goals and had 228 assists, adding up to 304 points.
Playing for His Country
Dale also had the chance to represent his country. In 1991, he played for the Canadian Junior Team. They competed in the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He played in 7 games during that tournament. He scored 1 goal and had 2 assists for Canada.
